Shalyapin Collection

Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) as Boris Godunov (1551-1605) 1916 (oil on canvas
BAL238858 Portrait of Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) as Boris Godunov (1551-1605) 1916 (oil on canvas) by Kharitonov, Nikolay Vassilyevich (1880-1944); 135x250 cm; State Central A.A

Portrait of the singer Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873-1938), c. 1930. Private Collection

Portrait of the opera singer Feodor Chaliapin (1873–1938). Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of the opera singer Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938). Private Collection

Portrait of Fyodor Ivanov Shaliapin (1873-1939) in the Role of Boris Godunov, 1912, (1965). Fyodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873-1938) in the title role of Mussorgskys opera

Konstantin Korovins name day party, 1912. Artist: Pasternak, Leonid Osipovich (1862-1945)
Konstantin Korovins name day party, 1912. Private Collection

Fyodor Shalyapin (Caricature), 1910s. Artist: Shcherbov, Pavel Yegorovich (1866-1938)
Fyodor Shalyapin (Caricature), 1910s. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the singer Fyodor I. Shalyapin (1873-1938), 1918. Artist: Grigoriev, Boris Dmitryevich (1886-1939)
Portrait of the singer Fyodor I. Shalyapin (1873-1938), 1918. Found in the collection of the I. Brodski Museum, St. Petersburg

Portrait of the singer Fyodor Shalyapin (1873-1938), 1917. Artist: Yakovlev, Alexander Yevgenyevich (1887-1938)
Portrait of the singer Fyodor Shalyapin (1873-1938), 1917. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Costume Design for Feodor Chaliapin (1873-1938) in the opera Rogneda by Alexander Serov, 1897. Found in the collection of State Museum Abramtsevo Estate, near Moscow

Poster for the Saison Russe at the Theatre du Chatelet, 1909. Artist: Verneau, Eugene (active Early 20th-century)
Poster for the Saison Russe at the Theatre du Chatelet, 1909. Found in the collection of the State Museum of Theatre and Music Art, St. Petersburg

Feodor Chaliapin with his wife Iola, 1903
Feodor Chaliapin with his wife Iola

Feodor Chaliapin Seated with his Wife
The Russian opera singer Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873 1938) wearing a beret and seated next to his Wife Iola Tornagi. Date: circa 1895

Feodor Chaliapin Seated at his piano, 1913
The Russian opera singer Feodor Ivanovich Chaliapin (1873 1938) seated at a Bluthner piano in his studio in 1913. Date: 1913

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"Feodor Chaliapin: The Enigmatic Opera Virtuoso" Feodor Chaliapin, a legendary figure in the world of opera, captivated audiences with his powerful voice and magnetic stage presence. Born in 1873, this Russian singer left an indelible mark on the music industry during his illustrious career. One of the most iconic portrayals by Chaliapin was as Boris Godunov, depicted in a stunning oil painting from 1916. This portrait showcases his ability to embody complex characters and bring them to life on stage. In another captivating image from around 1930, we see a more intimate side of Chaliapin. His piercing gaze reveals both vulnerability and strength, capturing the essence of this enigmatic artist. A notable moment in Chaliapin's career is captured in a painting from 1912 titled "Konstantin Korovins name day party. " Surrounded by fellow artists and musicians, he exudes charisma amidst the celebration. Even caricatures couldn't diminish Chaliapin's greatness; one from the early 1900s depicts him with exaggerated features but only serves to highlight his larger-than-life persona. The talent that made him famous is beautifully portrayed in paintings by Grigoriev and Yakovlev from 1918 and 1917 respectively. These artworks immortalize moments when Chaliapin's voice resonated through grand concert halls, leaving audiences spellbound. Not limited to performing alone, costume designs for productions like "Rogneda" showcase how he seamlessly merged acting skills with vocal prowess. Such versatility further solidified his status as an operatic icon. Beyond the stage lights, glimpses into Chaliapin's personal life are revealed through photographs capturing tender moments shared with his wife Iola. These images offer insight into the man behind the legend – one who found solace and love offstage too.